Questions answered by Daniel Dufresne

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Standing in a 93A Claim?

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 04, 2016

You just got served with legal papers means time to schedule an in-person consult with a business law litigation attorney to scope your potential...

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Can I pursue Emotional Distress (Christmas Day) in Small Claims Court?

Daniel's answer | Answered on January 04, 2016

Can it be fairly said that the nature of your online transaction was such that your buyer accepted the risk of your holiday happiness? That is a...

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I am planning to loan my friend $10000. He will pay me back in monthly installments.. How do I make sure he will pay me back?

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 20, 2015

You seem willing to put your friendship on the line for this, since you are thinking about suing this "friend" if he defaults. This raises...

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Can a sole proprietor declare bankruptcy for her business without declaring personally?

Daniel's answer | Answered on November 06, 2015

No, a sole proprietorship does not have a separate legal existence from its owner. An EIN does not confer any incorporation to the business.

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My cleaning business was forced out of a bldg. by the landlords even though I had separate contracts with multiple doctors.

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 28, 2015

Contact a business attorney experienced in contracts immediately. Good luck.

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My customer is asking me to take their company and project name from my reference list on my company website. Should I do that?

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

You are using their name to advertise your services on your web site and they no longer want their company name associated with your business....

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My <5 years old cat died from complications of urinary block. Urethral tear and UTI shown in necropsy. What options do I have?

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

I am very sorry for the loss of your pet. The question you ask is a question for a veterinarian at this point: Does it seem to him or her that...

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What can I do about my new neighbor who rents his home weekly, and causes constant extreme noise. I've called the police 5x.

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 11, 2015

Are you a property owner or a renter in the "community" you refer to? In addition to asking help from local police to enforce noise ordinances, you...

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Neighbor has a pit bull that she leaves loose on her deck, from where it could easily jump and attack someone.

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2015

The legal issues here will be very fact-specific. You are correct that you will want to look at applicable laws and ordinances, as well as what...

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Bankruptcy state’s exemption rules.

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

Massachusetts has one of the most debtor-friendly Homestead laws in the country that provides a very generous exemption for equity you may have in...

Daniel Dufresne's Answers (235)

Standing in a 93A Claim?

Can I pursue Emotional Distress (Christmas Day) in Small Claims Court?

I am planning to loan my friend $10000. He will pay me back in monthly installments.. How do I make sure he will pay me back?

Can a sole proprietor declare bankruptcy for her business without declaring personally?

My cleaning business was forced out of a bldg. by the landlords even though I had separate contracts with multiple doctors.

My customer is asking me to take their company and project name from my reference list on my company website. Should I do that?

My <5 years old cat died from complications of urinary block. Urethral tear and UTI shown in necropsy. What options do I have?

What can I do about my new neighbor who rents his home weekly, and causes constant extreme noise. I've called the police 5x.

Neighbor has a pit bull that she leaves loose on her deck, from where it could easily jump and attack someone.

Bankruptcy state’s exemption rules.